Experiencing daily battles with your 17-month old? That's normal. Here's what else to know about your toddler's physical and cognitive development.

Potty training is a major milestone in a toddler’s development, and a real mind f*ck for lots of parents. They’re taking control of their bodies, which sometimes means relieving themselves in toilets ...

the puppy is praised and rewarded for peeing and pooping in the yard. When behaviors are reinforced, they tend to strengthen and repeat. Close, near-constant supervision is important when potty ...

Impacted stool can cause poop to get stuck. But having your poop stuck halfway out doesn’t always point to impaction. Everyday constipation is another possible culprit. Poop stuck halfway out of ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

A family is demanding answers and an apology after a little girl received a toy monkey and toilet with fake poop as a school fundraising prize. The girl's family said the prize was inappropriate ...

"In babies, delayed passage of the first green potty (meconium) can be an early sign. Older children usually suffer from swollen stomachs, vomiting, poor weight gain, and constant constipation ...

The contest, called the LunaRecycle Challenge, is part of NASA’s bigger plan to support human life beyond Earth without depending too much on supplies from home. As the Artemis program gears up ...

A New Jersey police chief is accused of defecating by desks, spiking others’ coffee with Viagra and other harassment. The complaint alleges a hostile workplace that includes juvenile pranks ...